Donations Pour In A 9 Years Due To Clean Water After A Tragic Accident

Donations Pour In A 9 Years Due To Clean Water After A Tragic Accident

Nine years, Rachel Beckwith did not live long enough to reach its target of $ 300 to bring clean water to African villagers. He died on the 13-car accident on Interstate 90 in Bellevue, Wash., last week, the Seattle Times reported. Since then, hundreds of thousands of dollars have flowed into a charity he set up a page just before his accident, in which more than 9,000 people contributed $ 368.000 is the cause of Rachel.

The family of nine years said she and her friends did not want gifts for his birthday June 12, only donations to nonprofit Charity Water.

"I discovered that millions of people do not live to see their fifth birthday," wrote Rachel. "Why? Because they lack access to clean water and safe, so I'm celebrating my birthday like never before. I ask everyone I know to donate to my campaign instead of gifts for my birthday. Every penny of Money raised will go directly to fund water projects in developing countries. "

Rachel had mentioned only $ 220, which came on his birthday, so he closed the page. But after the tragic accident, Rachel Eastlake Community Church Pastor Ryan Meeks to back up a page and advertising for the website of the church. As news spread because of Rachel, more and more people are discovering and donated to Rachel's side, leaving many of the personal comments on how they are touched by his selflessness.
"Thank you for your generous heart, and challenging for the generosity of others," wrote an anonymous donor who gave $ 45 to charity. Another donor who left a $ 9 wrote: "Hello to express my Jesse."
Rachel's mother, Samantha Paul posted on Monday it was "admiration" of the wave of support. "In the face of inexplicable sadness that has provided hope undeniable," he writes. "I know that Rachel is smiling!"
Rachel was alive after the accident, and his church is raising funds to help the family pay medical bills here. Page Rachel donations of fresh water is here.

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